Polyken 1027 Primer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EU Main Hazards R11 Highly flammable. R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. R45 May cause cancer. R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Absorption - Eye contact - Ingestion - Inhalation - Skin contact Carcinogenic Status See Section 11. Target Organs Central Nervous System - Skin - Eye - Liver - Kidney - Respiratory System - Reproductive - Heart

Potential health effects

Eyes Liquid, mist or vapor may cause pain, transient irritation and superficial corneal effects. Ingestion Swallowing may have the following effects: - abdominal pain - vomiting - central nervous system depression - kidney damage - liver damage - adverse heart effects - testis damage - aspiration into the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting causing lung damage A large dose may have the following effects: - systemic effects similar to those resulting from inhalation Inhalation Exposure to vapor may have the following effects: - irritation of nose, throat and respiratory tract - central nervous system depression - dizziness - drowsiness - headache - mental confusion Exposure to vapor at high concentrations may have the following effects: - nerve damage leading to numbness and muscle weakness - lung damage - liver damage - kidney damage - testis damage – adverse reproductive effects

Health Effects - Skin

Material may cause irritation. Repeated or prolonged contact may produce defatting of the skin leading to irritation and dermatitis. Material can be absorbed through the skin and cause effects similar to those resulting from inhalation.